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Quick answer: Bangalore to Chikmagalur non-stop flights take about No direct flights — Chikmagalur has no airport, with around No direct flights — Chikmagalur has no airport; nearest is Mangaluru (IXE) ~150 km, then ~4h road; or drive ~245 km from Bengaluru direct departures a day. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BLR–— fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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No — Chikmagalur has no airport, and there are no direct flights to it from Bangalore or anywhere else. It is a hill town in Karnataka's Western Ghats, famous as the birthplace of Indian coffee, and is reached entirely by road. The nearest full-service airport is Mangaluru (IXE), about 150 km away over the ghats. There is also a small regional airport at Shivamogga (RQY), around 95 km away, but its schedule is thin and partly seasonal. Be wary of booking sites implying a "Chikmagalur flight" — they are really selling a flight to Mangaluru, Shivamogga or Bengaluru plus a road transfer.
For most travellers, the simplest plan is to drive the whole way from Bengaluru — roughly 245 km in about 5 hours via NH75 through Hassan and Belur, or the alternative route via Kadur. A self-drive or a private taxi makes sense because you will want a vehicle anyway to explore the scattered coffee estates, Mullayanagiri (Karnataka's highest peak), Baba Budangiri and the Hebbe and Jhari waterfalls, which are spread out and poorly served by public transport. A one-way taxi from Bengaluru typically costs in the region of ₹4,000–6,500 depending on the vehicle.
If you are coming from outside Karnataka, the practical air gateway is Mangaluru (IXE), about 150 km (~4 hours) away, which has steady domestic flights and some international ones; from there take a taxi up through the Charmadi or Shiradi ghats. Shivamogga (RQY) is closer at ~95 km but has only a limited schedule — Star Air and SpiceJet serve a few cities, while the IndiGo Bengaluru link tends to run seasonally (roughly October–March), so do not count on it year-round. If flights do not suit, fly into Bengaluru (BLR) and drive, which most people end up doing.
Chikmagalur town itself has only a minor railway link, so most rail travellers alight at the nearby junctions of Kadur (about 40 km) or Birur (about 49 km), both on the main line and well connected to Bengaluru, Hubballi and the coast. From either station it is a short taxi or bus ride into Chikmagalur. A common pattern is to take an overnight train from Bengaluru to Kadur or Birur, then a pre-booked cab for the final stretch — restful, though usually slower overall than simply driving the NH75 route from the city.
KSRTC runs frequent buses from Bengaluru to Chikmagalur — ordinary, express and a few overnight semi-sleeper and Airavat (Volvo) services — taking roughly 6 to 7 hours and costing only a few hundred rupees, making it the budget option. Private operators also ply the route from Majestic and other city pick-up points. Buses are fine for reaching the town itself, but once in Chikmagalur you will still want a taxi or your own vehicle to reach the coffee estates and viewpoints, which the bus network barely touches. Book ahead on weekends and long holidays.
This is a domestic Indian trip, so no visa or passport is involved. For any flight leg (into Mangaluru, Shivamogga or Bengaluru) you will need a valid government photo ID — Aadhaar, passport, driving licence, voter ID or PAN — matching the name on your ticket, and for children a school ID or birth certificate. The road, rail and bus legs themselves need no special paperwork. Chikmagalur is an open tourist district with no permit requirement, though a few private coffee estates ask visitors to book stays or tours in advance.
Chikmagalur is most pleasant from September to March, when the post-monsoon greenery is at its richest and the cool, misty weather suits trekking Mullayanagiri, visiting the Belur and Halebidu temples nearby, and touring the coffee estates as the harvest approaches. The monsoon (June–September) is lush and atmospheric but brings heavy rain, leeches on trails and slippery ghat roads, so allow buffer time. Summers (April–May) are warmer but still milder than the plains. For more on the area, see the Chikmagalur guide.
No. Chikmagalur has no airport, so there are no direct flights from Bangalore or anywhere else. You reach it by road - about 245 km and 5 hours from Bengaluru via NH75 - or fly into Mangaluru (IXE), about 150 km away, and drive the rest.
Mangaluru (IXE) is the nearest full-service airport at about 150 km (roughly 4 hours by road). Shivamogga (RQY) is closer at about 95 km but has only a limited, partly seasonal schedule. Bengaluru (BLR), about 250 km away, is the big hub many travellers use.
By road. Most people drive the ~245 km in about 5 hours via NH75 through Hassan and Belur. A one-way taxi typically costs ₹4,000-6,500. KSRTC and private buses take 6-7 hours, or take a train to Kadur or Birur and a short cab onward.
About 245 km by road, roughly a 5-hour drive via NH75 through Hassan and Belur (or via Kadur). It is a popular weekend road trip from Bengaluru through scenic Western Ghats and coffee country.
Chikmagalur town has only a minor rail link, so most travellers alight at Kadur (about 40 km) or Birur (about 49 km), both well connected to Bengaluru and the coast, then take a short taxi or bus into town.
September to March, when the post-monsoon hills are lush and the weather is cool and misty - ideal for trekking Mullayanagiri and touring the coffee estates. The monsoon (June-September) is green but very wet with slippery ghat roads.
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